Nidani - Mohanpur, Gaya

Nidani is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Guriyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidani is 257251. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Bodhgaya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nidani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nidani

As per Census 2011, Nidani village has a total population of 3,957 people, consisting of 2,012 males and 1,945 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 794 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,765 literate and 2,192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nidani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9572,0121,945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794385409
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,257644613
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1257
Literate Population1,7651,172593
Illiterate Population2,1928401,352

Nearby Villages of Nidani

Nidani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LeburaNorth-West1.78 km
ErkiSouth-West2.00 km
NagwanSouth2.01 km
ArangaEast2.51 km
ItwanWest2.57 km
Bhawani BighaSouth-East2.61 km
GajadharpurSouth-West2.87 km
MehiyanSouth-West3.13 km
Mohasim ChakWest3.14 km
Sudia GorailSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nidani

Nidani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodhgaya to Nidani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nidani is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nidani village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nidani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nidani village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nidani

Where is Nidani located?

Nidani village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nidani?

The Gram Panchayat of Nidani is Guriyawan.

What is the pincode of Nidani?

The pincode of Nidani is 824232.

What is the population of Nidani?

Nidani has a total population of 3,957, including 2,012 males and 1,945 females.

How many households are there in Nidani?

There are 496 households in Nidani.

What is the literacy rate in Nidani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nidani is 44.60%. Male literacy is 58.25% and female literacy is 30.49%.